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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.29, 751.08 and 450.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.29, 751.08 and 450.57 is: 675.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.29 : 751.08 = 450.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.29/751.08 = 450.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.29x = 751.08 × 450.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.29x = 338,408.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,408.11/501.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 675.07

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